Some conditions are different from the US to the countries of EU, and therefore the results of this study can’t be transferred directly. But on the other hand, we can expect similar numbers in the EU, although with some minor deviations from the US numbers.

The best strategy for survival is to live healthy and prevent as much disease is possible. Although it is best to start as early as possible to live healthy, it is never too late to turn things around. That obviously requires a wholehearted effort, and some diseases have no cure, once you’ve got the diagnosis. But even with a diagnosis of an incurable disease, some parts can be remedied with an accurate and evidence-based lifestyle transformation.

Most importantly; there are no magic pills or other medications that can offset or prevent bad lifestyle and other causes; pills and other medications can only dampen symptoms, and can actually worsen the conditions.